Push-to-Seat Connector

Connector Repairs: Push-To-Seat Connector:

Follow the steps below in order to repair push-to-seat connectors.
1. Remove the Terminal Position Assurance (TPA) device, the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) device, and/or the secondary lock.

Connector Repairs: Push-To-Seat Connector:

2. Separate the connector halves.
3. Use the proper pick or removal tool (1) in order to release the terminal.

Connector Repairs: Push-To-Seat Connector:

4. Gently pull the cable and the terminal (2) out of the back of the connector.
5. Re-form the locking device if the you are going to reuse the connector.
6. Make the repair.
^ Slip the cable seal away from the terminal.
^ Cut the wire as close to the terminal as possible.
^ Slip a new cable seal onto the wire.
^ Strip 5 mm (3/16 in) of insulation from the wire.
^ Crimp a new terminal to the wire.
^ Solder the crimp with rosin core solder.
^ Slide the cable seal toward the terminal.
^ Crimp the cable seal and the insulation.
^ If the connector is outside of the passenger compartment, apply grease to the connector.
^ In order to reuse a terminal or lead assembly, see the splicing copper wire.
^ Refer to Wiring Repairs.
^ Ensure that the cable seal is kept on the terminal side of the splice.
^ Insert the lead from the back until it catches.
^ Install the TPA, CPA and/or the secondary locks.